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A spoon scooping some creamy sauce over baked fish lemon in a white pan.
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4.67 from 9 votes

Baked fish with creamy lemon sauce

A quick, easy and delicious dinner idea. Flaky fish with amazing lemon butter sauce.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time17 mins
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 4
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted.
  • 2-3 tablespoons capers
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2-3 large garlic cloves.= 1 teaspoon
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 pound cod fish fillets Note1

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • In your baking dish add all the ingredients except for fish and mix well.
  • Add in fish fillets and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle top with more salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky or cod registers between 130 and 140F.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley oe lemon slices.

Notes

Note1: Use any white fish fillets you like . This recipe works great with tilapia.
Note2: If using frozen fish, let then thaw completely and pat dry with paper kitchen towel.
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Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg